HomeMy WebLinkAbout021454 RES - 08/18/1992A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO HOST THE AMERICAN BOWLING
CONGRESS TOURNAMENT IN 1997.
WHEREAS, the American Bowling Congress is a national organization for the
promotion of bowling with thousands of members throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is very interested in hosting the 1997
American Bowling Congress National Tournament and Convention; and
WHEREAS, if Corpus Christi is chosen as host, approximately, $5,000 bowlers and
45,000 family/guests will visit the City over a 110 day period, spending approximately
$40,000,000, and the American Bowling Congress will utilize the Convention Center and
other City facilities, as well as private facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has specifically encouraged local communities to
promote tourism by their activities and by the use of their own funds; and
WHEREAS, the sport of bowling provides wholesome exercise, fellowship,
recreation, and entertainment which benefits the public generally, and the sport of bowling
will be significantly enhanced in this community by the hosting of the American Bowling
Congress Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the hosting of the American Bowling Congress Tournament will provide
and enhance employment and economic activity in this area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as a fact that many and various public purposes
will be materially promoted and enhanced by the hosting of the 1997 American Bowling
Congress Tournament including, but not limited to, tourism, the sport of bowling, sports and
recreation generally, exercise, fellowship, recreation, wholesome community activities,
employment, and economic activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, wishes to express its strong
desire to host the 1997 American Bowling Congress Tournament and is committed to
ensuring that the toLrnament is a success.
A 1TEST:
City Secretary
TEXAS
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
APPROVED: 12. DAY OIC I (A « , 1992
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JAMES BRAY, CITY ATTORNEY
By �ytUht y a iatc 021454
Assistant City Attorney
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Cezar Galindo 01_
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Leo Guerrero nn
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols (11/1
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Mary Pat Slavik
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